Arun Kousik is our Chicagoland boy, my friend’s son, born and brought up in Chicago – yet, fully soaked in our culture, extremely well brought-up (he often is quoted when I correct my kids!!) an accomplished Carnatic vocalist, learnt this Thanjavur art from his thatha, if I remember right…We used to gather at his place for vedam class on Thursdays…I’ve seen the house filled with his art works for all gods – quite amazing..Now he finished our Periyava and made Him glitter in gold. The painting came out very well – obviously with His blessings….
Thank you Arun for a wonderful job and sharing with us….
